Power Steering Fluid Leak From 1 of the 2 Power Steering Pressure Lines
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Power Steering Fluid Leak From 1 of the 2 Power Steering Pressure Lines
Hi Guys,
Old faithful has sprung a leak in 1 of the 2 power steering lines. The leak is due to corrosion . The lines I need to replace are in the 1st photo and highlighted in yellow .
Some background on the car , it's a 1998 LS400 with about 100,000 miles that purrs like a kitten and pounces like a lion.
I've been advised to get a re-manufactured steering rack. My mechanic thinks that the lines can not be sourced.
I've attached some annotated photos.
Do you kind folks have any suggestions / advice ?
Thank you
Old faithful has sprung a leak in 1 of the 2 power steering lines. The leak is due to corrosion . The lines I need to replace are in the 1st photo and highlighted in yellow .
Some background on the car , it's a 1998 LS400 with about 100,000 miles that purrs like a kitten and pounces like a lion.
I've been advised to get a re-manufactured steering rack. My mechanic thinks that the lines can not be sourced.
I've attached some annotated photos.
Do you kind folks have any suggestions / advice ?
Thank you
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your mechanic is a dumb bunny - both lines are available from any Lexus dealership
Toyota part numbers 44418-50042 and 44419-50042
around $60 for the pair with his discount
the dealership may have to order them, since these are not parts that normally go bad except in extreme salty road areas, or you can order them from any online Toyota/Lexus dealership such as Sewell, Park Place, South Atlanta, etc. and get the mechanic's discount.
Toyota part numbers 44418-50042 and 44419-50042
around $60 for the pair with his discount
the dealership may have to order them, since these are not parts that normally go bad except in extreme salty road areas, or you can order them from any online Toyota/Lexus dealership such as Sewell, Park Place, South Atlanta, etc. and get the mechanic's discount.
Last edited by LScowboyLS; 07-08-13 at 11:09 AM.
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or...any competent hydraulic shop should be able to build you a new one... that's what I did.
But if LScowboy is right about the price...
This one is $35 from Sewell..
4441950042
TUBE, STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE
this one is $43
4441850042
TUBE, STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE
I went and looked it up... good luck.
and...remind me not to buy a car from Canada... ouch...
But if LScowboy is right about the price...
This one is $35 from Sewell..
4441950042
TUBE, STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE
this one is $43
4441850042
TUBE, STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE
I went and looked it up... good luck.
and...remind me not to buy a car from Canada... ouch...
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those part numbers seem familiar, is there an echo in here?
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your mechanic is a dumb bunny - both lines are available from any Lexus dealership
Toyota part numbers 44418-50042 and 44419-50042
around $60 for the pair with his discount
the dealership may have to order them, since these are not parts that normally go bad except in extreme salty road areas, or you can order them from any online Toyota/Lexus dealership such as Sewell, Park Place, South Atlanta, etc. and get the mechanic's discount.
Toyota part numbers 44418-50042 and 44419-50042
around $60 for the pair with his discount
the dealership may have to order them, since these are not parts that normally go bad except in extreme salty road areas, or you can order them from any online Toyota/Lexus dealership such as Sewell, Park Place, South Atlanta, etc. and get the mechanic's discount.
Hey LScowboyLS,
Thanks for your quick and excellent reply. My mechanic worked for a Lexus dealer from the days of the first gen Ls400 for close to 20 years and was even trained on the new Lexus LS 600h . I don't think he has been too involved sourcing parts . I think the Lexus parts dept took care of that and we know just how clueless they can be . To add to the matter almost no one stocks this part. Thanks to your acuteness I am looking at a much more simple and appropriate repair .
I have ordered the part for mylexusparts around 72 dollars all in (12 dollars in taxes)
I will update once I have the part fitted .
Thank you for the advice I do appreciate it very very much !
or...any competent hydraulic shop should be able to build you a new one... that's what I did.
But if LScowboy is right about the price...
This one is $35 from Sewell..
4441950042
TUBE, STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE
this one is $43
4441850042
TUBE, STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE
I went and looked it up... good luck.
and...remind me not to buy a car from Canada... ouch...
But if LScowboy is right about the price...
This one is $35 from Sewell..
4441950042
TUBE, STEERING LEFT TURN PRESSURE
this one is $43
4441850042
TUBE, STEERING RIGHT TURN PRESSURE
I went and looked it up... good luck.
and...remind me not to buy a car from Canada... ouch...
Legender,
Most cars here in Canada see some terrible weather. Unfortunately my father drove this car all of last winter and we got a ton of snow which certainly contributed. Thanks for the suggestion about the hydraulic shop . I think for 72 dollars all in I would rather stick with factory original Lexus parts that are guaranteed to fit perfectly.
Thanks again guys!
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Legender,
Most cars here in Canada see some terrible weather. Unfortunately my father drove this car all of last winter and we got a ton of snow which certainly contributed. Thanks for the suggestion about the hydraulic shop . I think for 72 dollars all in I would rather stick with factory original Lexus parts that are guaranteed to fit perfectly.
!
Most cars here in Canada see some terrible weather. Unfortunately my father drove this car all of last winter and we got a ton of snow which certainly contributed. Thanks for the suggestion about the hydraulic shop . I think for 72 dollars all in I would rather stick with factory original Lexus parts that are guaranteed to fit perfectly.
!
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I missed the metal part failing...bad on me...
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.... and we are bone dry once again !
You saved me a lot of hassle and aggravation.
Have a great day !
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